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Reconciliation surfaces as solution for Atfeeh sectarian strife
After two days of clashes in Atfeeh village in Giza, which took place after a mob attacked a Coptic association that allegedly held Christian prayers, Atfeeh Prosecution ordered the detention of 17 defendants. 13 of the defendants are Muslims accused of illegal gathering and thuggery, while four others, all Christians, are accused of using a …
Al-Azhar preacher referred to court for inciting sectarian strife
The preacher is affiliated with Al-Azhar Islamic Research Complex
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar holds reconciliation dialogue between Myanmar sects
The dialogue aims to put an end to conflict between Rohingya Muslims and ethnic Rakhines in Myanmar
Coptic Orthodox Church renews approval of government’s draft law on churches
Disputed law awaits submission to parliament before it can be issued
The hardship of praying: churches under the state’s watchful eye
Amid distrust in the government, Copts demand secular vision to new law on churches construction
Stubbornness fans the flames of church construction law debate
The church is in dispute with the government over security permissions and vague wording
Evangelical Church discusses construction law in emergency meeting
Churches claimed government failed to abide by agreed upon draft
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Freedom of religion is no question: Al-Azhar Grand Imam
Attempts to force people into a religion is against the will of god, says Al-Tayeb
State intransigence towards churches must be lifted: Maat
NGO calls for legal solutions to security, bureaucratic obstacles to licenses
Authorities keep turning their back on threats facing Egypt’s Copts: Egyptians Against Religious Discrimination
The NGO staged a protest Saturday demanding that victims of sectarian attacks be granted their rights
Rally at High Court demands equality for Christians, accountability for attacks
Another sectarian incident took place in Minya Thursday, renewing complaints of negligent law enforcement for Copts
Egypt failed to act against victimisation of Christians: US report
Perpetrators in sectarian strife incidents not held accountable by law
Kom Al-Lufi Copts protest customary reconciliation, demand legal rights
After losing their houses in a sectarian attack in Minya, the protesters fled and staged a sit-in at church
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FEP drafts law on church construction
Question of church constructions stir several sectarian incidents
Denial, customary reconciliation cover up sectarian strife in Upper Egypt
Official statements imply blame on Coptic man who “attempted to build church” in private residence
Sectarianism in Upper Egypt defeats state unity
Ongoing tensions highlight deep-rooted conservatism; informal, temporary solutions over rule of law
Pope Tawadros praises Al-Sisi statements over sectarian strife incidents
President’s words confirmed his concern about the Egyptian people and their affairs, says the Pope
Al-Sisi rejects sectarianism, vows accountability
‘We are a state of law and are on the right track,’ president states in public speech
Assaults on Copts in Minya continue, demands for state response
Several arrested, but many claim measures taken so far are too weak and ineffective
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EIPR warns of lack of state deterrent measures in sectarian strife cases
Condemning recent attack on Copts in Minya, EIPR claims 77 incidents of tension since 2011
Sectarian strife renews in Minya
Parents engage in clashes, leaving one Coptic citizen killed, says religious freedom researcher
All defendants released in Minya sectarian strife
EIPR researcher fears of non-accountability in Coptic violence case
Perpetrator in Minya sectarian strife incident released
Abdel Hafez must pay a EGP 10,000 fine, says lawyer
ECHR calls on government to take serious action against sectarian strife
Absence of law to combat such cases led to their reoccurrence, says ECRS
Sectarian violence against Copts reported near Alexandria
Attackers chanted ‘we don’t want a church’ while police let them go, arresting victims instead
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All perpetrators of Minya sectarian strife will be held accountable: Al-Sisi
Producing documentaries on underprivileged residential areas “is not acceptable”, says the president
Coptic Orthodox Church insists on law enforcement before reconciliation
Reconciliation sessions are meaningless, these cases need law enforcement first, says Archbishop Makarius of Minya
Reconciliation becomes focal point of Minya sectarian strife
Amid attempts to reconcile differences between Coptic and Muslim communities in Minya, thirteen have been arrested as residents demand ‘rule of law’
Al-Sisi instructs perpetrators of sectarian strife in Minya to be held accountable
300 people looted and torched at least seven homes belonging to Coptic families
Sectarian strife in Minya leads to looting, torching houses and attacks on Christians
300 people looted and torched at least seven homes belonging to Coptic families